Ignite is an ISD program created to help integrate and develop the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an effective practice and leverage the Digital Learning Experience training teachers received to support and develop teacher leaders within each school. Ignite will start with a two-day UDL summer institute, June 2 & 3 led by our TLS/Ed Tech team and will feature a speaker from the Novak Institute.
We are seeking teachers from each school to participate in the Ignite program. Selected participants will form a cohort of educators. The cohort will continue their learning journey throughout the school year, including four release days, and will serve as lab classrooms for other teachers to observe UDL and technology integration in action.
Purpose of Ignite
- Support the next steps of Universal Design for Learning district-wide implementation (Strategic plan priority 2a)
- Grow teacher leaders and strengthen teacher leader/building administrator instructional partnerships focused on UDL
- Embed technology tools within UDL at the outset to leverage and continue modeling the Digital Learning Experience work (Executive Limitations 15 and district Technology Plan)
- Provide venues for teachers to see UDL in action through job-embedded professional development opportunities within ISD
- Continue to develop teacher use of technology to support learners with an inclusive and culturally responsive mindset
- Expand teacher understanding as they support Tier 2 strategies in the classroom (Strategic plan priority 2b)
Expectations and time commitment:
- Attend 2-day Ignite Summer Institute, June 2 and 3, 2026 (ISD Admin Building) – tech compensation provided out of 25/26 tech hours and clock hours available
- Attend 1-day Ignite Launch on August 17 (Location TBD) – tech compensation provided out of 25/26 tech hours and clock hours available
- Participate in each of the four release days for cohort meetings during the 26/27 school year
- Collaborate with the school team in leading the school UDL professional development and implementation*
- Welcome others into their classroom for an Ignite Classroom Workshop and UDL Learning Walks
*stipend provided
To apply for consideration, please complete the Ignite Teacher Application.
Please feel free to contact Diana Eggers or your school TOSA with questions.